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Chao Yang School

Explore the history of Chao Yang School.

Chao Yang School

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The façade of Chao Yang School, located on the west side of Clemenceau Avenue (1983). All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

The façade of Chao Yang School, located on the west side of Clemenceau Avenue (1983). All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

School History

Established in 1953, Chao Yang School was located at 341 Clemenceau Avenue. The school was managed by a Teochew clan association, Teo Yeonh Huai Kuan (潮阳会馆).

The school ceased operations in 1981 due to declining enrolment.

After Chao Yang School was closed, its building was used as Chao Yang Special School by The Association for Educationally Subnormal Children (now known as Association for Persons with Special Needs). In 1986, Chao Yang Special School moved to Ang Mo Kio

Principals:

  • Mr Tan Keng Teck

Key Milestones

key milestones

1953

Establishment of Chao Yang School.

1981

Closure of Chao Yang School.